Indigenous Peoples Day highlights Native American history and culture

Indigenous Peoples Day serves as an opportunity to recognize the history, cultures, and contributions of Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians in the United States. The observance, which falls on the second Monday of October, often coincides with Columbus Day.

Advocates highlight the importance of using the day for learning and reflection to counter historical revisionism and the erasure of Indigenous symbols and contributions. The day encourages a genuine exploration of the past and the recognition of the people who stewarded the land prior to colonization.